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Mon - Thu:	7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri:	7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sat:	8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Neighborhood: Dunlawton Centre Condominiums
Other Link: http://www.halifaxvetcenter.com
Categories: Veterinarians, Pet Grooming, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services

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Phone: (386) 322-0108

Address: 1734 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, FL 32127

Website: http://www.halifaxvetcenter.com

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Acupuncture For Pets

Preventive Care

Dental Care
We are a full-service, AAHA accredited, an animal hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to pets in Port Orange and the surrounding areas. Our veterinarian offers a wide variety of medical, surgical, and dental services. We provide complete vet care for our patients, and our veterinarians are well equipped with advanced equipment and technologies to provide the highest standard of care for your pet.
Vaccination
Vaccination is one of the easiest and most important ways to protect your dog’s health. Yet in this age of “overvaccination” scares and “Dr. Google,” some pet owners are hesitant to vaccinate their dogs—even when it’s in the best interest of their beloved pooch.
Behavioral Counseling
At Halifax Veterinary Center we use acupuncture mostly for musculoskeletal, neurological, and behavioral problems and for geriatric well-being, but have also used it for immunologic problems and as an adjunctive treatment for cancer. Stimulation of the immune system in chronic infections and hard-to-treat infections can be very rewarding when we see the patient heal.
Nutritional Counseling
Comprehensive Examination
Today’s modern anesthetic monitors have made surgery much safer than in the past. Here at Halifax Veterinary Center, we do a thorough physical exam on your pet before administering anesthetics, to ensure that a fever or other illness won’t be a problem. We also adjust the amount and type of anesthetic used depending on the health of your pet. Your doctor would be happy to discuss this with you when you discuss the need for your pet’s surgery.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
When health problems are identified, a medical plan will be outlined to evaluate the problems in depth. If your pet appears to be healthy enough for routine preventive care, your veterinarian will discuss which immunizations are advised, as well as parasite prevention including heartworm disease, intestinal parasites, and ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, etc.). Annual age-appropriate lab tests, testing for heartworm and/or tick-borne diseases, and fecal tests for parasites may also be recommended for your pet. Finally, your pet’s nutrition, diet, and exercise routines can be assessed and optimized to help your pet be in best physical condition for their lifestyle and age. Remember, keeping up with preventive care for your pet is the best way to keep your pet happy and healthy for life.
Pain Management
Kathleen D. Bartos M.S., D.V.M. opened HVC in July 1990. She received her B.S. degree in zoology from Duke University and her M.S. in veterinary physiology from the University of Florida before attending veterinary school. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree at the University of Florida in 1986. She studied veterinary acupuncture with Dr. Shen Xie at the Chi Institute in Gainesville, FL, is certified in therapeutic laser and stem cell therapies, and is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. She is also an active member of the American, Florida and Volusia/Flagler Veterinary Medical Associations. Dr. Bartos and her husband enjoy spending time with their dog Abby (Labrador Retriever) and their cats Kira (Domestic Shorthair), Monsta (Domestic Shorthair), Dax (Siamese), and #1 (Domestic Shorthair).
Vomiting Treatment
Diarrhea Treatment

Infection Treatment

Leptospirosis Treatment
Protect at-risk dogs annually from certain complex diseases. If we believe your dog is at risk for Lyme disease, leptospirosis, influenza, and/or Bordetella (kennel cough), he will need these vaccinations yearly as there is no evidence of longer-lasting immunity with these inoculations.
Parvovirus Infection Treatment
Titers, or quantitative antibody testing, can be used to determine your dog’s protection from some diseases. Titer testing can be useful when a dog’s vaccination history for distemper, adenovirus, and parvovirus is unknown—a positive result typically means he is considered protected. However, no test is 100% accurate, and testing is time-consuming and costly, so we still recommend vaccinating. While titer testing for rabies is available, the law still requires that the dog be vaccinated since this is a fatal, zoonotic (i.e., can be spread to people) disease.
Feline Retro Virus Treatment
SNAP tests: point-of-care “snap” tests are available for certain infectious diseases such as Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus, Canine Parvovirus, Giardia, and Leptospirosis.
Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
Degree of periodontal disease. This occurs as a result of bacterial infection along the gum line, due to the formation of plaque. Plaque is a sticky substance containing millions of bacteria that forms along the tooth surface and gum line. Without frequent removal, plaque eventually hardens into tartar. Left untreated, this leads to gradual destruction of the gum tissue and supportive structures around the teeth, which can result in tooth loss. Not only is periodontal disease harmful and painful because it results in loss of teeth, but it can also cause damage to important vital organs such as the...
Anal Gland Infection Treatment

Chronic Condition Treatment

Arthritis Treatment
These conditions will start to become more prevalent as your pet gets older. For this reason, we recommend twice-yearly veterinary visits for pets over 7 years of age. Your aging pet may be showing early signs of osteoarthritis such as stiffness after rest or play, difficulty going up or down stairs and reduced activity. Early intervention with joint supplements and prescription arthritis medications when indicated, along with modified nutrition and exercise plans, can greatly improve your pet’s comfort and mobility. Likewise, performing annual screening lab work on your older pet can help identify early stages of medical problems that might go unrecognized, and progress significantly without treatment.
Heart Disease Treatment
“After moving to the area, we needed a new vet for our senior dog. She’s 14 and has congestive heart failure and high anxiety. The staff was wonderful in taking their time with our fur baby and being very honest and mindful of her age when recommending treatment at this stage in her life. We couldn’t recommend it more highly- and this is coming from a very picky client who looks for the best of the best!”
Kidney Disease Treatment
Any pre-surgical testing that is recommended – baseline laboratory testing is beneficial so that there are no surprises on surgery day. Knowing that your pet has normal blood test results can help prevent anesthetic complications or surgical complications such as excessive bleeding, which can occur when patients have low platelet counts or abnormal clotting. When there is liver or kidney disease, this may affect the choices of anesthetic drugs recommended by your veterinarian, to prevent anesthetic complications and promote a smooth anesthetic recovery.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Cancer Treatment
(like an arthritic joint). (Likewise, while using conventional chemotherapy for cancer treatment, the addition of acupuncture treatment and herbal medicine has been proven to extend life AND quality of life in many of our patients.)

Wound and Fracture Care
Poisoning Treatment

Veterinary Surgery
At some point in your pet’s life, they may need a surgical procedure. Whether your pet is having an elective surgery such as spay or neuter, or an emergency surgery for intestinal obstruction, you can rest assured that our staff will provide the very best care possible for your pet.
Spaying and Neutering
Spaying and neutering are additional topics to consider; the appropriate age for the timing of sterilization surgery may vary upon the species and breed of your pet. You may also want to consider Pet Health Insurance – a great way to get your new little family member off to a good start. Last but not least, you’ll also want to consider whether your new puppy or kitten may need preventives such as monthly heartworm prevention and flea/tick preventives. We realize that adding a new family pet can come with lots of questions... but don’t forget, we’re here to help, so please don’t hesitate to call.

Laboratory Services
We offer three levels of in-house blood testing before surgery, which we will go over with you when you bring your pet in. Our doctors prefer the more comprehensive screen because it gives them the most information to ensure the safety of your pet. For geriatric or ill pets, additional blood tests, electrocardiograms, or x-rays may be required before surgery as well.
X-Ray
Microchipping

General Pet Care

Boarding
Grooming
Many pets need routine grooming. Let us take the hassle out it for you, and pamper your pet for you! We offer several grooming services including...
Senior Pet Care
We love Senior Pets! Senior pets have special needs, and benefit from more regular veterinary visits compared to their younger counterparts. Age-associated conditions include...

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